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X289 BHR

2000 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Seat Arosa62,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX289 BHR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 97,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pretty bad leak but not dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,463 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 93,552 miles

engune covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions HC just passed

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2018 84,105 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,145 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail.in.tyre

Offside Rear tyre.perishing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front.tyres.perishing.

oil.leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,510 miles

Oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,836 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust back box outer skin rusty!

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,216 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 30,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,280 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 28,351 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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X289 BHR is a 2000 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2000 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X289 BHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X289 BHR registered?

X289 BHR is a 2000 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X289 BHR safe to buy?

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